2018 Vauxhall Crossland — MOT failures & pass rate
72,198 MOT tests on the 2018 Vauxhall Crossland are in this dataset, and 87.5% of them passed. That is 2.5 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.9%. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (5.1%) and brakes (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, brake discs and brake pads — joints alone was recorded 2,824 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.8% in the 0-30k band and 28.1% in the 120-150k band, a 20.4-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 12.2% of the time against 13.5% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.1% | 3,663 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 2,898 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.7% | 2,642 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 2,043 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 1,092 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 1,088 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 2,824 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 1,583 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,558 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 1,451 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 1,425 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 1,201 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.4% | 19,092 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.8% | 17,919 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 6,027 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.3% | 5,267 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.2% | 2,290 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 1,206 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 31,219 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 33,272 | 15.2% |
| 60-90k | 6,878 | 19.5% |
| 90-120k | 750 | 21.6% |
| 120-150k | 64 | 28.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 57,057 | 12.2% |
| Diesel | 15,141 | 13.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,925 | 6.9% |
| 2022 | 14,060 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 14,369 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 14,654 | 15.6% |
| 2025 | 15,190 | 18.1% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Crossland
On a 2018 Crossland, body, structure & corrosion is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Body, structure & corrosion (5.1% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (4.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (3.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2018 Vauxhall Crosslands pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 72,198 2018 Vauxhall Crossland MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Vauxhall Crossland?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by brakes (4.0%).
Does the 2018 Crossland get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 28.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 72,198 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.